Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Richard A. Hodges

Richard A. Hodges

Apr 8, 2015

On April 8, 2015 after a short illness, Richard A. Hodges; devoted father of Corinna Nowak, Lee Wheeler, Robert Hodges, Brett Hodges and Erin Niec. Also survived by five grandchildren and many friends at the Va Medical Center in Washington, DC., where Rich worked for 35 years as a pharmacist. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the...

Mary Judith Sailer Hunter

Mary Judith Sailer Hunter

Apr 7, 2015

Mary Judith Sailer Hunter, “Judy”, 75, of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina passed away on April 7, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Sigmund Sailer and Nellie Cullen Sailer.   She grew up in Laurel, Maryland and was a member of St. Mary of the Mills parish. ...

Helen Virginia Matchett

Helen Virginia Matchett

Apr 5, 2015

Helen Virginia Matchett, 62, a longtime resident of Laurel, Maryland passed away on April 5, 2015.  She will be deeply missed.  She was born on May 18, 1952 in Rockville, Maryland to George Allen, Sr. and the late Dorothy (Dehn) Bender.

Helen’s world revolved around her family.  She loved her sons and grandchildren with all her heart...

Doris Louise Styers

Doris Louise Styers

Apr 3, 2015

Doris Louise Styers, age 81, of Laurel, MD, passed away on Friday April 3, 2015.

Doris was a lifelong Laurel resident.

Doris was the wife of the late Ralph Styers, Sr. and the mother of Ralph Styers, Jr. and his wife Nancy, and the late Robert A. Styers, Sr.  She was the grandmother of June...

Sherree Ann (Galuska)  Aaron

Sherree Ann (Galuska) Aaron

Apr 2, 2015

Sherree Ann Aaron, age 58, of Laurel, MD, died Thursday, April 2, 2015, at her  residence in Laurel, MD.

Sherree was born and raised in Laurel and considered herself a lifelong Laurel resident.  She worked for the majority of her life in the manufactured home industry, spending the last 15 years as the Community Manager at Parkway...

Robert W. King

Robert W. King

Mar 30, 2015

On March 30, 2015 Robert W. King devoted father of Kimberly Giroux and Dawn Martinez, dear grandfather of Ashley Jenkins, Amber King, Cody Thomas, Nicholas and Lila Martinez and great grandfather of Kaleb Jenkins, Ricky and Alexis Wayson; beloved brother of Frank King, Mary King, Shirley Yearsley and Kathy Benzinger. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and...

Riley L. Carr

Riley L. Carr

Mar 30, 2015

On March 30, 2015 Riley L. Carr,  beloved husband of 53 years to Donna Carr (nee Riddle) devoted father of Riley Wayne Carr, Ronda Carpenter and her husband Greg: Lisa Smith and her husband Curt; loving grandfather of Pam, Jason, Justin, Sara, Dustin, and Dalton Carr, Katie Hyrowski, Kristi, Brad, Jacqui and Jenni Carpenter and Rileigh Smith;  cherished great...

Lisa Marie Miller

Lisa Marie Miller

Mar 27, 2015

Lisa Miller 29, of Lanham Md. Born December 23, 1985 went home March 27, 2015. Lisa is survived by her daughter Angela Maynard (age 6). Her Father Dennis Miller Sr.; Her Fiancé Eric Knott; Her Sister Jennifer Miller; Her Brothers, Dennis Miller Jr. and Theopolus Hall; Her Nephew, Christopher Miller. Also survived by numerous friends and family. Lisa will...

Sally F. (Gill)  Klies

Sally F. (Gill) Klies

Mar 26, 2015

Sally F Klies (Gill) 83 beloved wife of the late George O. Klies Jr. of Clarksville, MD passed away March 26, 2015.  Daughter of the late Sidney A and Deane (Thomas) Gill. Sally was originally from Blackstone Virginia .  Graduated from Averett College for women.  She worked as a payroll clerk for the Army. She is survived by her...

Florence May (Worton)  Mattoon

Florence May (Worton) Mattoon

Mar 24, 2015

On March 24, 2015 Florence May Mattoon (nee Worton) beloved wife of the late Cameron W. Mattoon; devoted mother of James C. Mattoon and his wife Christine; dear sister of the late George Worton. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to visit in the Chapel of the Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A.  313 Talbott...

John Moore Kelly, Sr.

John Moore Kelly, Sr.

Mar 23, 2015

John Moore Kelly, Sr. passed away on March 23, 2015 at Glen Burnie Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was 78.  He was born on May 16, 1936 to the late Harold and Pauline Kelly in Takoma Park, MD.  He has been a Laurel resident since 1962.  He served in the U.S. Army and worked as a Ham Radio Operator...

Charles E. Brown

Charles E. Brown

Mar 21, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charlie Brown of Port St. Lucie, FL.  He went peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2015, in Fulton, MD.  Charlie was born May 14, 1922.  He devoted much of his time and energy to his wife, daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  He and his wife Margie were married for...

Seaton B. Norman

Seaton B. Norman

Mar 19, 2015

Seaton B. Norman was born February 5th, 1918. He was the eldest of eight children given birth by their mother, Annie Pritchett Norman. His siblings by his father James Thomas Norman, were Alethia, Nancy Jane, and Albert. They lived over the country store owned by his grandmother, Nancy Jane Rhodes, in Scuppernong Township, North Carolina.

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Don M. Fansler

Don M. Fansler

Mar 19, 2015

Don Maurice Fansler, born August 23rd 1923 in Mathias, West VA, passed away on March 19th, 2015 at Compass Regional Hospice in Centreville, MD.

Don is preceded in death by his parents Mary Tacy Shamburg and Robert Marchant Fansler, his wife Katherine Mae Webster, son Jeffrey, brothers David and Winfred (Eva) and sister Jean Markley (Melvin). Surviving...

Margaret Mary Moegel

Margaret Mary Moegel

Mar 18, 2015

Margaret Mary Moegel, age 81, of Ellicott City, MD, died Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, MD.

She was born on April 13, 1933 in Flushing, New York and was the daughter of Harry Rymer (deceased) and Anna Rymer (deceased).

Margaret was married to her former husband, Paul C. Moegel,...

Shirley Louise Brown

Shirley Louise Brown

Mar 16, 2015

Shirley Louise Brown passed away on March 16, 2015 at her residence.  She was born on February 14, 1935 in Virginia to the late Wallace and Elizabeth Vaughn.  She was a resident of Detroit, Michigan for 30 years where she attended college and worked for the state of Michigan government before moving to Laurel 15 years ago.  Shirley enjoyed...

Betty Lou Gardella

Betty Lou Gardella

Mar 15, 2015

Betty Lou Gardella, 88, of Laurel, Maryland passed away on Sunday March 15, 2015 in Holy Cross Hospital.

Betty was born March 18, 1926 in Pennsylvania to Max and Kathryn Pheasant. She grew up in Washington D.C and later moved to Maryland with her husband Joseph Gardella and children. She stayed home to raise her children until...

James Kent Rustin, Jr.

James Kent Rustin, Jr.

Mar 14, 2015

James Kent Rustin, Jr passed away on March 14, 2015 at Laurel Regional Hospital from a severe heart attack.  He was 65.  He was born on November 10, 1949 in Oraville now Mechanicsville, Maryland.  A memorial service and reception will be held at the American Legion Post #60.

Carmen Mancia

Carmen Mancia

Mar 13, 2015

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